Sussex County History Today: A View of our Past In this column we have been describing the rich history available in Sussex County. Are you thinking of looking into the... Columns 05 Jun 2026 | 10:56
Walter John Kazeka Walter John Kazeka was born on July 12, 1931, and died on May 16, 2026, at the age of 94. He grew up in Holyoke, Mass., and... Obituaries 01 Jun 2026 | 04:52
Flags in honor of veterans and fallen service members on display in front of Lazaer-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home for Memorial Day in 2025. ( Photo By Aja Brandt) Local Memorial Day events New York Ongoing events Memorial Weekend Carnival in Washingtonville: Annual Memorial Weekend Carnival held May 22-25 featuring... Evergreen 24 May 2026 | 07:50
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
Sussex County History Today: Reenactors Sussex County and the surrounding Skylands region have a robust community of reenactors who prioritize historical immersion,... Columns 08 May 2026 | 11:54
Mark David Davis Born to Marilyn Ruth and David Samuel Davis in 1955, Mark unexpectedly passed on to another realm in early February 2026.... Obituaries 04 May 2026 | 11:50
This image shows a mid-1800s blacksmith with his tools on the dirt road leading from the south (today’s Route 23) as it comes into Deckertown (today’s Sussex Borough). Introduced here, behind him, is the patented Deckertown Plow, perhaps not in time sequence, but also recognizing the timely and important technological advance produced locally that helped America to become the nation it is today. Sussex County History Today: Abram Shepherd, blacksmith Shepherd had ties to militia men killed during the Battle of Minisink during the Revolutionary War. As in the real battle,... Columns 28 Apr 2026 | 02:31
What is township government hiding? Our township government is hiding something. The areas around Stickles Pond Rd and Rte. 206 in Andover Township have been... Letters to the Editor 27 Apr 2026 | 02:01
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
A view of Richard Edsall wearing a Lieutenant’s uniform for the Continental line during the Revolution. He is riding a palomino colonial farm horse. Sussex County History Today: Richard Edsall Richard Edsall is buried in Vernon. He was a Revolutionary War Patriot. He went with his father-in-law Colonel John Seward... Columns 27 Mar 2026 | 11:09
Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores often have scanners in aisles or near the front of the store so shoppers can check item prices. Not all stores have them, though, in which case ask an associate for help if you need it. Getting your money’s worth at dollar discount stores Ever needed a basic item for your kitchen or bathroom and just didn’t feel like heading to a department or big box store... Evergreen 10 Mar 2026 | 11:17
Andrew Paul McLean, Jr. Andrew Paul McLean, Jr., 77, of Stillwater, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.... Obituaries 06 Mar 2026 | 02:53
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
Local college athletes continue strong winter seasons Here is another look at local college student athletes who are competing with pride and dedication this winter season. Ahjionae... Sports 27 Feb 2026 | 02:59
Troop 85’s Anthony Quaglio Earns Eagle Scout rank Troop 85 has announced that Anthony Quaglio has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. During his time with the troop, Quaglio earned... Local News 19 Feb 2026 | 11:46
